Paterson murder suspect arrested at his parole officer's office

Paterson police arrested a homicide suspect at the office of the man's parole officer on Thursday, authorities say.Star-Ledger file photo

PATERSON — A man wanted for a murder last week was arrested at his parole officer’s office Thursday, police said.

Dwain “Wayne-O” Mayfield is accused of shooting Ralph Dennison Jr., 23, in the head just after midnight on April 15, said Capt. Heriberto Rodriguez.

That night, police found Dennison shot in the head near the intersection of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Hamilton Street at approximately 12:05 a.m., authorities said at the time. Though he was rushed to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center for treatment, he was pronounced dead just a short time later.

The investigation led to Mayfield – who was already on parole for drug offenses, Rodriguez said.

Paterson police and Passaic Prosecutor’s detectives asked the parole officer, based in Passaic, to bring Mayfield into his office, Rodriguez said. When Mayfield arrived at the office, the police were notified, the captain added. Officers arrived at the office and took their suspect into custody, he said.

At the Paterson detective bureau, Mayfield was later charged with murder, possession of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon, police said.